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WorkSource DeKalb (WSD) is an EEO/M/F/D/V employer/program. Auxiliary aids/services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Persons with hearing impairments may call TTY 1-800-255-0135 for assistance. WSD is fully funded by the U. S. Department of Labor and is a proud partner of the American Job Center Network.

WORKSOURCE OVERVIEW

TRAINING SERVICES
Jobseekers of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds can benefit from additional training to increase earning potential. Through a federally funded program, jobseekers who meet eligibility requirements can receive funding to attend approved programs to obtain a:


CERTIFICATION	LICENSE	DEGREE
A credential you earn to show that you have specific skills or knowledge. They are usually tied to an occupation, technology, or industry.	Some occupations require workers to obtain a license in order to hold a job in that field. Rules for occupational licenses are set by states and usually require an exam.	A qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university.

Approved programs are in industries that are considered “in demand”. This means there are jobs available and the industry provides opportunities for career growth. Five of the current in demand industries include but are not limited to:

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING	HEALTHCARE	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SKILLED TRADES		TRANSPORTATION,  DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS

SEE A CURRENT LIST OF IN DEMAND JOBS
Additional training can increase earning potential.

EARN & LEARN
We’re here to help throughout the process.
Jobseekers of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds can benefit from access to training that takes place outside of the classroom. Earn and learn opportunities for jobseekers who meet eligibility requirements To be considered eligible, candidates must be able to provide documentation to confirm the following: Proof of US citizenship Age Selective Service registration (males only) Employment and/or income status allow them to gain firsthand experience and discover what jobs in an industry are really like.*

EARN & LEARN OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:


ON-THE-JOB TRAINING	APPRENTICESHIP

INTERNSHIP	WORK EXPERIENCE

*Earn and learn opportunities are based on availability only